Well, we finally heard back from the geneticist last week on SJ's blood test for achrondroplasia and hypochrondroplasia.  He doesn't have either!  Praise the Lord!  Those are the two that cause the severe short stature.  (There are more types but they don't seem concerned about that).  The genetic counselor restated that they do think something is going on, they just aren't sure what.  They were suppose to be taking his x-rays to the radiologist yesterday (Monday, April 30) to start looking at his bones and finding a focal point to test for a type of skeletal dysplasia.  (All dwarfism is skeletal dysplasia, however not all skeletal dysplasias are dwarfism.)  So we are praying for much wisdom for the dr.s and that they can narrow down something soon.  The genetic counselor (who is the one that called) said that they were impressed with how well he is developing and that his rate of growth is great.  (It is the same as a normal baby's growth).  So, they are concerned about his humerus bones and neck, but she said that it is likely that whatever is going on isn't debilitating or painful.  The most typical pain would be arthritic pain that would start a little earlier on than when most arthritis starts (20's/30's). 

We praise the Lord for His mercy and grace through all of this.  It is so wonderful to rest in knowing that all of this is to the honor and glory of our great God!  He knows exactly what's going on, and planned it from even before we exsisited!  We are so thankful that what's going on with SJ is minor in comparison to what it could be, and while the Lord has used this to teach us and help us grow, He has granted us much mercy in allowing things to be okay thus far. 

SJ is just thriving and growing every day!  We gave him his first haircut this weekend!  He is a little toot and just loves to play and examine things.  He is SO AMAZED at his hands and feet.  I just love to watch him and think about how nice it would be to just find the amazement in the hands that the Lord has given us.  I mean, how many of us appreciate our hands????  How many of us look at our fingers and think 'WOW'!!?? 

 It's amazing how I am planning to homeschool my children, and yet with my first child I am already learning so much!! 

Have a wonderful day!

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Posted by midwifemom

Thanks for the comments on my blog. What brings you to homeschoolblogger.com? A Certified Nurse Midwife can do hospital deliveries. A Licensed Midwife or Certified Practical Midwife can only do home or birth center births. I will be the latter when I am done with my schooling.

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Posted by Aligirl

Praise God that he doesn't have anything dibilitating! I pray that the doctors find out everything they need to know about your little one's situation.

Isn't being a mother the best job in the world? I can't imagine dropping my children off everyday at a public school, and missing all of those milestones that they hit. Especially the moments when they make a big discovery. Even if it's discovering their hands and feet!

God bless!
Ali

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